#B04717 Hex Color
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#b04717 is a burnt orange with strong brown undertones, sitting darker and more muted than a true orange. That earthiness suits craft packaging, autumn campaigns, and food branding. It works best as a supporting tone or accent, since large areas can read muddy. The hex code holds white text at about 5.6:1 contrast, enough for AA body copy.
Questions about #b04717
What is #b04717 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #b04717 is rgb(176, 71, 23), in HSL hsl(19, 77%, 39%) and in CMYK 0%, 60%, 87%, 31%.
What colors pair well with #b04717?
Cream softens its earthy weight, while deep teal gives it a striking complementary edge. Olive and tan also work when you want a quieter, rustic palette.
Is #b04717 readable on white or black?
#b04717 has a 5.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.75:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.